Select the most appropriate synonym of "Contrite"?
Correct answer: B. Remorse
- A. Intrigue
- B. Remorse
- C. Widely Important
- D. Defiant
Explanation
Contrite means deeply sorry and remorseful for wrongdoing, so remorse is the closest available option. Defiant means openly resistant and conveys the opposite attitude.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Synonyms
Synonyms are words with the same or a closely related meaning, but their usage, tone and grammatical form may differ. Questions require choosing the best equivalent for a word in isolation or in context, while avoiding near-synonyms that do not fit the sentence.
Practise Vocabulary
3,222 free Vocabulary MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask English questions like this
English is on 129 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.